Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Norwich City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Oldham Athletic and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.


0.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the match underway!
2.16
David Salako sees Garry Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Blanco. Alfredo Blanco shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Nigel Kitson. Excellent save.
8.23
Christof Radet plays the ball forward to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.40
David Wilke knocks the ball forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Giacchetta but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.48
Philipp Littbarski comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Carcedo. Philipp Littbarski is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Carcedo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.47
Sergio Averdijk threads the ball through to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Gavin Telfer. Excellent save.
18.09
Philipp Littbarski barges into Stuart McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.22
David Salako pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Salako chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Giacchetta. Jonathan Giacchetta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Kitson smothers it!
21.42
Alexander Will makes a simple pass to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Ortiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ricardo Gainza shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Peter Mccann.
22.40
Patricio Carcedo brings the ball forward. Patricio Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Giacchetta. With a superhuman jump, Jonathan Giacchetta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
27.47
David Salako flicks a high pass forward. Peter Mccann comfortably collects the pass. Peter Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Giacchetta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Giacchetta rushes past Gianni Corrado! Jonathan Giacchetta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Nigel Kitson. Excellent save.
32.47
Jonathan Giacchetta makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Giacchetta finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Nigel Kitson keeps it out!
36.11
David Salako flicks a high pass forward. David Wilke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Wilke knocks the ball forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christof Radet.
39.26
Patricio Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Carcedo plays the ball forward to Alfredo Blanco who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alfredo Blanco provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
44.08
David Salako deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Giacchetta. Jonathan Giacchetta threads a neat ball through to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Miguel Leon replacing Alfredo Blanco. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Philipp Littbarski threads the ball through to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
54.03
Alexander Chagot flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Matteo cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Garry Matteo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Nigel Kitson.
60.32
Norwich City have made a substitution with Manuele Bonfanti replacing Ricardo Gainza .
63.29
Alexander Will pushes up the pitch. Alexander Will makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz hits a low pass to Wilfred Smit. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wilfred Smit provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.27
David Wilke darts forward. David Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Carcedo. Patricio Carcedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Oldham Athletic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.50
Christof Radet flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Greig knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz cuts inside the box! Hugo Ortiz takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.17
Norwich City have made a substitution with Walter Triuzzi replacing Gianni Corrado .
79.55
Oldham Athletic are keeping most of the possession.
87.31
Patricio Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to John Mckinlay who takes it down. John Mckinlay threads the ball through to Miguel Leon but he's offside!
90.00
Sergio Averdijk takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Manuele Bonfanti. Some silky footwork from Manuele Bonfanti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
24%
42.7%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wilfred Smit of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Telfer (GK)
6
2.David Salako (DEF)
7
3.David Wilke (DEF)
7
4.Peter Mccann (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McGrory (MID)
6
6.Patricio Carcedo (MID)
8
7.Jonathan Giacchetta (MID)
7
8.Alexander Chagot (MID)
6
9.John Mckinlay (ATT)
7
10.Garry Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Blanco (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlos Marques (DEF)
0
13.Gareth Potts (MID)
0
14.Miguel Leon (ATT)
6

1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
9
2.Alexander Will (DEF)
7
3.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
4.Christof Radet (DEF)
6
5.Roel Van Basten (MID)
6
6.Stuart Greig (MID)
6
7.Philipp Littbarski (MID)yellow card
6
8.Sergio Averdijk (MID)
6
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
8
10.Wilfred Smit (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
 
12.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
6
13.Wayne George (MID)
0
14.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)goal scored
8